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       #Post#: 121559--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Deeg
       Date: March 20, 2013, 12:18 am
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       ERA under 3, better than 1K/IP and holding hitters to a .230
       average with two promotions in his rookie year doesn't satisfy
       you?
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       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Chris27
       Date: March 20, 2013, 1:34 am
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       > ERA under 3, better than 1K/IP and holding hitters to a .230
       average with two promotions in his rookie year doesn't satisfy
       you?
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       The numbers are good but not indicative of the dominance one
       might expect from a "super" prospect. Barely better than a K/IP
       for someone with his arm and half of his innings in pitcher
       friendly A-Ball? Fifty-four hits in 59 innings at AA? Meh.
       I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if I were a Pirates fan but
       I wouldn't be overly excited either.
       #Post#: 121561--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Chris27
       Date: March 20, 2013, 1:41 am
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       Clint Frazier went 1-2 on Tuesday, and according to BA's Nathan
       Rode intentional walks are creeping into more and more of his
       plate appearances.
       #Post#: 121670--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Chris27
       Date: March 20, 2013, 9:42 pm
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       Jim Callis chat:
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       > Harry (Boston, MA): Hey, Jim. Is Gerrit Cole a fair comp for
       up-and-coming Jon Gray, or is that too lofty?
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       > Jim Callis: Too lofty. I like Gray a lot and I think he's a
       top-10 draft pick right now, but Cole showed a better and deeper
       repertoire over a longer period of time. That said, the
       comparison isn't crazy, which says a lot about Gray.
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       > tim815 (Illinois): Do I throw a hissyfit if the Cubs think
       Kris Bryant can play 3B or LF well enough to get picked second?
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       > Jim Callis: I wouldn't get angry but that pick would surprise
       me some. I think the Cubs are going to take a college pitcher.
       I'd also take Austin Meadows or Clint Frazier over Bryant.
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       > Jeff (windy city): Hey Jim If you are sitting in cubs spot
       with the number 2 overall pick, who do you take? Still to early
       to tell?
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       > Jim Callis: Appel or Manaea.
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       #Post#: 121749--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Chris27
       Date: March 21, 2013, 4:28 pm
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       Two doubles and a homer for Austin Meadows Tuesday.
       #Post#: 121760--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: ticohans
       Date: March 21, 2013, 8:23 pm
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       I'm no draft expert but it feels like the top of this current
       class is going to be pretty strong. It seems like there's more
       depth at the upper echelon than there's been in years past. Am I
       crazy for thinking that?
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       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: JeffH
       Date: March 21, 2013, 8:44 pm
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       Actually, the top level is quite poor this year.  It seems as
       though it's strong because there's not much to distinguish
       between the top 7 or so.  That gives the impression of
       "strength".  In all likelihood, we're looking at future platoon
       players and setup relievers.
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       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: ticohans
       Date: March 21, 2013, 10:32 pm
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       Anyone care to respond with something other than a Jeffism?
       #Post#: 121771--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: StrikeZone
       Date: March 21, 2013, 10:57 pm
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       I think that the general consensus is that this draft isn't
       considered deep.
       #Post#: 121772--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Draft
   DIR By: Reb
       Date: March 21, 2013, 11:00 pm
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       A top heavy draft. Top seven or so look really good. Then a drop
       off. So, Cubs are in a good spot.
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